Systems for managing reservoir chamber pressure
US9839753B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 26, 2014 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 29, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M5/484
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems for managing pressure in a fluid reservoir chamber of a fluid infusion device are provided. For example, a fluid infusion device comprises a housing having a chamber for receiving a fluid reservoir. The fluid infusion device also comprises a drive system contained within the housing. A portion of the drive system is movable for dispensing fluid from the fluid reservoir. The fluid infusion device comprises a pressure management system at least partially defined in the portion of the drive system to vent air from the chamber.
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